The Challenges of Modern Technology

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It was time I suppose.  My more than five year old laptop was very good to me. But five years in technology years made my laptop more like a relic whose time had come.  So this weekend's project was to buy a new one.  Shopping wasn't so bad, it was fun actually.

But the set up and adjustment has been particularly trying -- and time consuming -- I think in light of Windows 8, Microsoft's new operating system.

To me, it is very different and not as intuitive as I had hoped.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoy new technology.  But I think Windows 8 is going to take me some time to get used to.

So anyone have some Windows 8 insight for me?  Any tips?  I am open to any ideas you might have.

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Submitted by NULL (not verified) on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 22:28

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No clue

Submitted by Liz_Saldana on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 00:25

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Liz Saldana

Wish I could help; but I'm a MAC person.
Corey Bearak

I'd have seized the moment to get a MacBook and a large external flat screen.
There should be on line tutorials to help you get through.
I fully expect that you will experience outreach from Gotham's excellent computer pros.

Submitted by Jeanne_Anne_Norton on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 03:38

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Jeanne Anne Norton

My MacBook Pro is nearly 4 years old and I am thinking of upgrading soon to, of course, another Mac. I have been a MAC person since 1989. We have an HP notebook in the house. It is one of my husband's; although he uses his MAC 99% of the time. Thankfully there are so many computer experts in Gotham to help you out with Windows 8.

Submitted by NULL (not verified) on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 04:51

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5 years, wow do you have to load programs with a cassette tape ;)

Submitted by Lucas_Meyer on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:48

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Lucas Meyer

My home laptop is creaky and slow. All three of our kids (even the thirteen year old) are MAC equipped. I tried using one and it is much more user friendly.

I originally learned on a MAC back in 1990, and then my employer made the whole bank harmonize to PCs. Hated that! Maybe I can get my partners to make the switch...

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